Bordered and divided by Britain’s longest river, The Severn, Bridgnorth sits high on a sandstone cliff and is one of the most spectacular inland town settings in England. King Charles I liked it so much on visiting that he declared the view to be "the finest in all my kingdom” and made a note to return.

The town is divided in two - a high town and low town. The High Town held the castle, the churches, and many fine 16th and 17th century mansions, whilst the Low Town was once a thriving port along the banks of the River Severn. There are spectacular views of the Severn Valley and low town from the high town.

Surrounded by picture postcard villages showing a wide variety of architectural styles, Bridgnorth itself has caves, a castle, a cliff railway and has been affected by them all, as well as by the English Civil War and various catastrophes. What is left of the Castle leans at an alarming angle, even greater than the Tower of Pisa.



Today’s town of Bridgnorth has won 5 consecutive gold medals in the Britain in Bloom competition and a silver award in the European floral competition. It boasts antiques and local produce as particular specialties.

Bridgnorth has two unique heritage railways: a Cliff Railway that climbs from the Severn to the high town and the famous Severn Valley Railway operating vintage trains on a beautiful sixteen mile stretch of riverside line. An iron footbridge takes you to the Severn Valley Railway Station and steam train is definitely the best way to explore the beautiful Severn Gorge to the south.